Hello-
in the "we all have to start somewhere" vein I am hoping to pick your cumulative brain. Some months ago I began hunting for a replacement to my stolen late-sixties Seamaster DeVille (oh, to be clear; stolen from me...not that I stole it).

But as is common in my life, my attention took a sharp left turn and I found myself fixated on Dynamics, I and II. Perhaps it is ADD.

Six months of reading and gawking (not necessarily in that order) and I still don't feel competent to make a buying decision without asking for advice. During that time I have seen a few Dynamics that interested me, now there's another - but without clear enough information to feel good about the decision.

Trolling this, and other, forums I am amazed at how much knowledge some of you seem to have at your fingertips - and of the time (and money) any of you lavish on your passion. I admit, that scares me a little. Oh, the first step on a slippery slope.

Would you pull the trigger, or steer clear Of this watch at watchestobuy.com? Alternatively, anyone have an excellent source for a Dynamic of pedigree?

Thanks.

 

SpikiSpikester is the forum specialist on these - he'll give you pointers on this one.... interesting (nice) strap - I wonder how long it would stay that colour....

 

Thanks for your help! Struggling with their photos, but...
as for price, $1000
Mothra: we haven't met so believe me when I say "about eight minutes".

 

Sorry, did not reply properly, apologies for duplication.

 

Thanks. Difficult as I also fancy this one, but cannot afford both and suspect I'd not wear the Spider as often. Oh, choices.

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I like a man with a strong opinion, you always know where you stand! Did I mention, I am still learning?
Excellent info, how were you able to determine service crown so swiftly?

 

I think the spiders are all quartz as well. ulackfocus has a secret fetish for battery powered watches, but most of the rest of us prefer automatics.

Sorry Dennis, we'll let it go one day....

 

Perhaps not strictly relevant to my original question, but - have you any personal favourites for on-line dealers? For instance, I really like the (sometimes slightly hyperbolic) detail that the people at Vintage-Watches-Collection.com give. In case you are interested:
http://www.vintage-watches-collection.com

 

Please do post!
I am shocked, shocked I tell you, that you suspect people may be less than 100% accurate and forthcoming in their descriptions. If you can't trust the internet, what can you trust?

 

Wow! Certainly gives me an example of what you meant earlier in referring to a "sharper sunburst grain". Thanks for sharing. Now you have me puzzled, I know I have a reference somewhere to what hand styles and colors were used on which Dynamics, I will find it and refer.
Again, thank you. If you'd like to become a personal shopper, let me know.

 

Have you seen his hourly rate?